Two models of "GP2X" handheld game machine with Linux started to be released in Japan

Specifications, source code of firmware, development environment are provided free of charge, and it seems that 2 models of Linux-equipped portable game machine "GP 2 X" series which anyone can do free game programming will be released in Japan.

The release date is "GP2X - F100" from Friday, October 26, "GP2X - F200" from December 1st (Saturday).

Details of price, specs, photographs of actual equipment etc. are from the following.
Telten Co., Ltd. - GP 2 X


This is the body


Like this




The screen looks something like this


package


USB terminal etc.


SD card slot etc


Dedicated expansion connector


Earphone


carrying case


Straps and so on


The price of "GP2X-F100" released from Friday, October 26th is 27,800 yen (tax included), color is black, spec is like the following.

■ Spec
- Main processor: MagicEyes MP2520F
- Host processor: ARM 920T - 200 MHz
- Video coprocessor: ARM 940 T - 200 MHz
- Size: 143.6 mm x 82.9 mm x 34 mm
- Mass: 161 g (without battery)
- Built-in memory: 64 MB
- External storage: SD card (up to 2 GB)
- Input / output terminal: 3.5 φ headphone terminal, USB 2.0, dedicated expansion connector, DC 3.3 V (center minus)
-OS: Linux
- Battery: 2 AA batteries
- Liquid Crystal: 3.5 inch TFT LCD
- Display: 320 x 240 (QVGA)
-TV output: Outputs up to 720 x 480 at S video terminal, NTSC, PAL

Video
- Video codec: DivX 3.11, 4, 5 / XviD
- Audio codec: MP3 / OGG
- Container format: AVI / MPG / MPEG
- Maximum resolution: 720 x 480
- Maximum frame rate: 30 fps
- Maximum bit rate: Video 2500 Kbps, Audio 384 Kbps
- Caption: SMI

■ Audio
-stereo
- Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 KHz
- Sampling rate: 16 bits / 8 - 48 KHz
- Corresponding codec: MP3, OGG
- Equalizer: Normal / Classical / Rock / Jazz / Pop

■ Other applications:
- Image viewer: JPG / BMP / PCX / GIF / PNG
- 25 game software to play immediately comes with 25
-e-book

■ Playback time
- AA battery: 4 hours of video / 6 hours of audio

■ Product packing contents
· GP2X-F100 main unit
· Manual, charge support application form and user registration form
· Various recorded CDs (included in game software)
· AC adapter
· Screen protection sheet
· SD card case with GP2X logo
· Hand strap
· TV output cable (S terminal + RCA stereo)
· USB cable
·carrying case

Another price of "GP 2 X - F 200" to be released from Saturday, December 1 (Sat) is 19,800 yen (tax included), color is white, the difference from F 100 is as follows.

■ Differences from F100
- Pen touch panel
-8 direction digital pad
- External storage: SD card (SDHC compatible, up to 32 GB)
- Size: 143.6 mm x 82.9 mm x 29.6 mm

■ Product packing contents
· GP2X-F200 main unit
· Manual, charge support application form and user registration form
· Various recorded CDs (included in game software)
· USB cable
· Touch pen

We plan to set up a support page that both models can use and join free of charge on the net. In addition, support by individual personnel in charge, telephone, etc. will be paid, and in case of requesting for paid support, we will send a charge support and user registration application included in the product. The fee at that time is 5000 yen for general and 3000 yen for students, which means that both taxes are valid for one year.

Moreover, initial failure is exchanged, guarantee of failure by normal use is seemingly corresponded by separate guarantee regulation.

As for the "GP 2 X", the following articles and sites are detailed so please check if you are interested.

Let's play with GP2X! Part 1: What is an open source adult toy, "GP 2X"? (1/3) - ITmedia + D PC USER

Let's play with GP2X! The 2nd: Download the application to the adult toy "GP2X" (1/3) - ITmedia + D PC USER

ITmedia + D PC USER: Play with GP2X! The 3 rd: Connect peripheral devices to adult's toy "GP 2 X" (1/3)

Jp: Main Page - wiki.gp2x.org

By the way, it seems cheaper to purchase at "Play-Asia.com" ... .... Even though it is a fee for the Japanese version, support is attached so it is a little relieved for that ... ....?

Console, purchase PC compatible video game - From Japan, Korea and other regions! - Play-Asia.com